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Newspaper
Paoli Republican
Location
Paoli, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1916
Page
21
By W R Gilbert stresses careful handling of saplings at nurseries and in planting. He warns against twisting roots, bundling, or deep holes and recommends spreading roots in a broad shallow hole, soaking roots overnight, and planting in fall for best root growth and survival.
Gardening tips advise fertile soil avoid seed formation and regular pruning to extend bloom. Guidance covers borders turf care planting spacing for pansies petunias verbenna marigolds poppies zinnias phlox plus tree placement and air circulation. Ends with a quip about Gadder girls and war nurses.
A year of World War I highlights with German artillery on France and Russia advancing near the Por river. British and Belgian steamers sunk, Russians and Italians engage along multiple fronts, and naval actions include the Sayville wireless takeover by the U S government.
The reminiscence recalls a sharp shooter saying blessings before firing and a captain of guns leading mass like a priest. He gathers troops to pray for the artillerymen just struck and quotes De Profundis as shells fly.
An old man tests a hopeful son in law asking if he can bear to marry his daughter. The applicant boasts he can calm a collar on a shirt three sizes too large without anger, and the old man grants permission and blessing.
Fragmented lines mention venues cities people and products with unclear context. The text resembles a garbled historical scan noting places like Boston and Hanford Please interpret as an unreadable archival fragment with sparse legible items.
A dubious diet ad promises to remove freckles and stubborn blemishes with a nightly regimen. It claims dramatic lightening and risk free results, offering money back if the freckles fail to vanish. The copy urges readers to consult a doctor and hints at stock ownership in a related medical business.
The note references Hanford's Balsam of Myrrh as a treatment for poisoned wounds. It also includes stray quotes about students and a classroom scene with names and fragmented phrases.
A mixed page of early 20th century ads promotes Cuticura preparations for dandruff and skin care and Hanford's Balaam of Myrrh for horses. Included are light quips and household product pitches plus a humor line about manners and a joke about beets.
Readers question the authenticity of letters about Lydia E Pinkham Medicine Co and its Vegetable Compound. The reply states no fictitious or untruthful letters are published with consent of writers, citing relief from female complaints as the cause of widespread grateful correspondence.
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